April 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Common Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The seven mistakes I see every week as a Talent Acquisition lead.
Most interviews are lost in the first five minutes. Candidates either over-rehearse or under-prepare, and the gap shows immediately.
Treat the interview as a structured conversation. Prepare three stories that map to leadership, problem solving and collaboration, then adapt them to the questions you receive.
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